The Volunteer Healthcare Clinic (VHC) is seeking a part-time, bilingual Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations during Tuesday evening clinics. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our pharmacists in delivering exceptional care to our patients. This person works under the supervision of the volunteer Pharmacist and plays a key role in ensuring the pharmacy runs smoothly.
Position Summary
The Pharmacy Technician assists with prescription processing, inventory management, volunteer support, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards while also serving as a Spanish interpreter for patients and pharmacy staff as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Enter prescriptions and refill requests into Computer RX system
Print labels and assist in filling prescriptions in order received
Support pharmacist with patient interactions, including Spanish interpretation during counseling and medication pick-up if necessary
Orient new volunteer pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to clinic processes
Maintain a welcoming, patient-focused environment
Assist with managing medication & OTC inventory, including ordering, stocking, reconciling deliveries, and removing expired medications
Return unclaimed prescriptions to stock and complete required documentation
Stock prescription vials and maintain an organized workspace
Close and secure pharmacy at the end of clinic (reports, filing, cleaning pill counter, locking the pharmacy)
Cover additional pharmacy shifts as needed (Mon, Thurs, 3rd Wed evenings)
Perform other duties as assigned by the Pharmacist in Charge or Executive Director
Qualifications
Licensed Pharmacy Technician (Texas State Board of Pharmacy required)
Minimum 1 year pharmacy technician experience
Bilingual in Spanish/English (spoken and written) - Mandatory
Strong computer and data entry skills
Experience using SIG codes
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Volunteer experience in a clinic or nonprofit setting preferred
Reporting Structure Reports to the Pharmacist in Charge with direction from volunteer Pharmacists during clinic sessions.
Schedule Tuesday Evenings, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (or until clinic closes)
Qualifications
Licensed Pharmacy Technician by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Minimum 1 year experience as a Pharmacy Technician
MUST BE BILINGUAL IN SPANISH(written & spoken)
Strong Computer & Data Entry skillsExperience using SIG codes
Good communication skills
Ability to work & maintain professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment
1 to 2 years as volunteer in VHC Pharmacy is helpful